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MentorsMinnesota debate director says debate can help boost student attendance
MNUDL Director Amy Cram Helwich says the community of debate "builds enthusiasm for learning that draws students back to school as well as practice."
Mom shares genius parenting hack for getting baby to "stay in one place"
Lisa Flom told Newsweek: "My one-year-old is all over the place and sometimes you just want two minutes to get something done."
Video shows vehicle drive through Minneapolis pro-Palestinian rally
Roughly 5,000 people gathered in Minneapolis on Sunday afternoon to demand an end to "Israel's bombing of Gaza," according to the protest's organizers.
Taco Bell unveils new cheesy menu item at certain locations
The Cheesy Street Chalupas are available in select restaurants in Indianapolis as the chain tests out the brand new menu entrée.
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MentorsMinnesota first lady says debate transforms students "before my very eyes"
Gwen Walz told Newsweek she has seen the difference that debate has made "for all kids, especially kids who may not feel like they had a voice."
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EventsMinneapolis mayor inspired by "intellectual battle" at debate fundraiser
"You need debate, you need argument. It's something I welcome because it gets you to a better solution," Mayor Jacob Frey said at the Mayors Challenge event.
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EventsHigh school students will interview Twin City mayors at debate showcase
The fundraising event is set to take place in Minneapolis on September 21
I gave George Floyd first aid. Police have learned nothing
Every one of us at the scene carries the tragic horror with us.
Supreme Court's chances of taking up Derek Chauvin's appeal
Derek Chauvin, who was sentenced to more than 22-and-a-half years for the murder of George Floyd, is appealing his conviction to the Supreme Court.
Video shows mass brawl break out at Democrat event in Minneapolis
Minneapolis City Council candidate Aisha Chughtai claimed she and her team were assaulted.
Dead body found in room on university campus
The person found wasn't a member of staff or a student.
Minnesota facing 'extreme' snow storm disrupting travel and schools
A fierce winter storm has been forecast to hit much of the U.S., while meteorologists are predicting Minneapolis will be dumped with 18 inches of snow.
Christmas Arctic blast will plunge U.S. into deep freeze nightmare
A NASA image shows how cold much of the U.S. is going to get this week, revealing how much lower temperatures are compared to the December average.
Should Democrats be punished for rising crime? Minnesota will decide
Crime "is not an issue that is favoring the Democrats," one expert told Newsweek.
Axel Henry picked for St. Paul police chief after gun violence warning
"Violence in general has to be addressed," St. Paul's newly appointed top cop said.
The Truth Isn't as Simple as 'The Greatest Lie Ever Sold' Pretends
When the video of George Floyd being slowly suffocated by a white policeman on a nondescript Minneapolis street made its way around the globe, many Americans, especially whites, sought innocence from the horror they just witnessed. They wanted innocence from America's legacy of racial atrocities conjured up by the image of the knee on the neck.
George Floyd's family considering Kanye West lawsuit, lawyer says
The Grammy-winning hip hop star and designer is in hot water for claiming Floyd died as a result of having an opiate in his blood, a substantiated claim.
NASCAR Star Kyle Busch's Wife Reports Family Safe After Mall Shooting
The NASCAR driver was present during a Thursday shooting at Minnesota's Mall of America.
Why Dave Chappelle's Minneapolis Show Got Canceled: 'We Let You Down'
Newsweek has everything you need to know about the comedian's Minneapolis performances, including the new venue.
Dave Chappelle Faces Fallout on Transgender Jokes as Venue Cancels Show
Minneapolis' First Avenue says it won't host controversial comedian Dave Chappelle. Meanwhile, another venue says it is adding additional performances.
Patrons Say Bartender Cut Off Drinks After They Booed Roe v. Wade Reversal
The Minnesota bargoers said they booed the Fourth of July and "women losing their rights" before the bartender handed them checks.
Why Derek Chauvin's Sentencing Moves Him From State to Federal Prison
As part of a plea deal, Chauvin on Thursday was sentenced to 21 years in prison for violating George Floyd's civil rights.
'The Purge': Residents Run From Drive-by Fireworks in Chilling Video
In the video, a person shoots what are believed to be roman candles at passersby as they make their way down the street.
Highland Park Shooting: Suspect Reportedly Asked to Leave Synagogue
Several people were killed, wounded in shootings during July Fourth celebrations in Highland Park, Philadelphia and Minneapolis Monday.
Minneapolis Shooting on July 4th as Several Gunned Down: Reports
A woman was shot in the neck and hospitalized along with seven other gunshot victims, after violence broke out in a local park.
Where is Derek Chauvin Now? George Floyd's Killer Kept Isolated in Prison
Chauvin, a former police officer, was convicted of murdering Floyd, a Black man, on April 20, 2021, an event that sparked protests around the world.
Cop Who Shot Amir Locke Has Body Cam Footage Released After Dodging Charges
Prosecutors cited "insufficient admissible evidence" for not charging Officer Mark Hanneman in the shooting.
'Where Is the NRA?' Gun Rights Group Slammed for Silence on Amir Locke
"They keep promoting Second Amendment gun rights to protect your home, to protect your sanctuary, but that applies to Black people too," lawyer Ben Crump said.
Not 'Minnesota Nice': Amir Locke's Mom Vows Action as Cop Dodges Charges
Prosecutors announced that "there is insufficient admissible evidence to file criminal charges" in the case surrounding Amir Locke, who was fatally shot by a Minneapolis police officer.
Amir Locke's Perspective Ignored in Call Not to File Charges Against Cop
The Hennepin County District Attorney's Office said there was "insufficient admissible evidence to file criminal charges in this case."